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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 92.66, 138.92 and 63.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 92.66, 138.92 and 63.70 is: 95.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    92.66 : 138.92 = 63.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    92.66/138.92 = 63.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    92.66x = 138.92 × 63.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    92.66x = 8,848.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,848.54/92.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.50

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